Blackberry House Day Nursery Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Blackberry House Day Nursery for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Blackberry House Day Nursery has also pledged to keep sun hats and sunscreen available for all their children and to act as role models with regard to sun safety:

“The letter and fact sheet was shared with all parents on the 27th April. All new parents will be informed of our dedication to Sun Safety during their induction. ”

(Deborah Cobb - Blackberry House Day Nursery)

“We have a supply of spare sun hats available. children Will supply their own sun cream which will be named and kept at nursery. All Blackberry House Day Nursery will become Sun Safe Superstars and role models for the children. ”

(Deborah Cobb - Blackberry House Day Nursery)

Fir Trees Nursery School Ltd Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

Congratulations to Fir Trees Nursery School Ltd for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Fir Trees Nursery School Ltd have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.

“The story and song led to interesting discussion about keeping our skin protected. We talked about different styles of hat and wearing long sleeves. We talked about recognising what shaded areas would look and feel like. ”

(Alison Piper - Fir Trees Nursery School Ltd)

“We will continue to use the resources throughout the year and the story/song will reinforce our safety message”

(Alison Piper - Fir Trees Nursery School Ltd)

Tickton Pre-school And Play Pals Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

Congratulations to Tickton Pre-school And Play Pals for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Tickton Pre-school And Play Pals have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.

“At Tickton Pre-school and Play Pals we use Sun Safe resources including 'George the Sun Safe Superstar' and the Slip, Slop, Slap song at group times to teach children about staying safe in the sun. We have also sent copies of the song home to parents. Our children really enjoy shouting out loud "SLIP, SLOP, SLAP". ”

(Helen Turner - Tickton Pre-school And Play Pals)

“At Tickton Pre-school and Play Pals we are committed to sharing the Sun Safe message and pledge to regularly use the resources to reinforce this message with children and parents. ”

(Helen Turner - Tickton Pre-school And Play Pals)

Little Sparkes Preschool Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Little Sparkes Preschool for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Little Sparkes Preschool has also pledged to keep sun hats and sunscreen available for all their children and to act as role models with regard to sun safety:

“We will keep all consents in each childs file. We have also incorporated the letter, fact sheet and consent form into our registration form for all newcomers. ”

(Atkin Mustafa - Little Sparkes Preschool)

“All our staff will act as advocates of sun safe and ensure our sun protection policy is adhered to at all times. We already keep spare sun hats and sun cream within the preschool. ”

(Atkin Mustafa - Little Sparkes Preschool)

Nightingales is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Nightingales for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“A fabulous initiative with a huge amount of information and resources”

(Melanie Bailey - Nightingales)

Nightingales Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Nightingales for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Nightingales

“We provide a canopy that covers the majority of our outside area”

(Melanie Bailey - Nightingales)

Nightingales Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Nightingales for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Nightingales has also pledged to keep sun hats and sunscreen available for all their children and to act as role models with regard to sun safety:

“Letters are now included in our parent packs, have been sent to existing parents/carers and displayed on notice boards”

(Melanie Bailey - Nightingales)

“We have spare hats for every child and sunscreen which parents already sign consents to administer. We also have a list of children who are supplied with their own sunscreen. We confirm with parents every day when they sign in that sunscreen has been applied or not.”

(Melanie Bailey - Nightingales)

Norfolk House Nursery Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Norfolk House Nursery for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Norfolk House Nursery has also pledged to keep sun hats and sunscreen available for all their children and to act as role models with regard to sun safety:

“We will keep all responses on site. ”

(Rosie Phipps - Norfolk House Nursery)

“We will act as appropriate role models and we provide sun screen for every child and have spare sun hats. ”

(Rosie Phipps - Norfolk House Nursery)

10th Anniversary and Ambassador Launch

Skcin Celebrates 10 years of awareness with Ambassador Launch Event

Skcin celebrated our 10th Anniversary on the 1tth and 12th of March with the launch of our Regional Ambassador Network. The 2 day workshop event, held at Nottingham’s Park Plaza welcomed professionals from all over the UK to meet the Skcin team, learn more about our work, our objectives and how we can unite to raise awareness, prevent skin cancer, promote early detection and save lives.

Marie Tudor, Business Development Manager Commented; “The event was a huge success, it’s all about uniting people and passion so that we can generate a greater impact nationally. It was fabulous to meet such wonderful people and see doctors, nurses, patients and those who have lost loved ones to melanoma, unite with one common belief and ultimate goal - to help prevent skin cancer through education. We are truly grateful to all who attended for taking time out of their busy lives to show their support for Skcin - this gives us great confidence in the future of the charity.

With more workshops planned in 2017 for our growing network, founder of Skcin Richard Clifford commented; “ After an amazing 10 years of raising awareness and developing comprehensive educational resources, I am delighted to witness Skcin embark on it’s second decade with the support of so many passionate and dedicated individuals”.

Skcin are excited to work alongside our Ambassadors throughout 2017 and beyond. We extend our sincere thanks to all who attended for their valued support as we welcome to the Skcin family; Dr Rachel Abbott, Sharon Hulley, Laura McMullan, Kylie Pentelow, Louise Sumner, Kelly Almand-Chinn, Dorottya Godor, Louise Pound, Andrea Cook, Helen Wyke, Michelle Forsyth, Sara Burr, Kirsty Sanchez, Diva Medeiros and Julie Collins.

This event was kindly sponsored by Bristol- Myers Squibb Limited

If you’re passionate and motivated about beating skin cancer and would like to become part of a growing network of like-minded individuals that share our objectives, we want to work with you. Your enthusiasm can help encourage people to take action, helping Skcin in meeting our strategic objectives of increasing awareness by promoting prevention and early detection. To find out more about an Ambassador’s role and to register to take part visit: www.skcin.org/getInvolved/becomeAnAmbassador

Ikids Day Nursery Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Ikids Day Nursery for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Ikids Day Nursery has also pledged to keep sun hats and sunscreen available for all their children and to act as role models with regard to sun safety:

“All our replies from parents will be kept on each of the childrens records.”

(Courtney Magowan - Ikids Day Nursery)

“All my nursery staff will act as appropriate role models with regards to sun safety.”

(Courtney Magowan - Ikids Day Nursery)